Bilaspur Train Accident: A major train accident took place in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. The passenger train collided with the goods train and ran over the coach. Many people are reported to have died in this accident. Railways has issued emergency helpline numbers for help.
Chhattisgarh Train Accident: A major train accident took place near Jairamnagar station in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Where a passenger train collided with a goods train parked in front. The collision was so severe that a coach of the passenger train ran over the goods train. Six people are reported to have died in this accident. The rescue team has recovered 4 deadbodies. More than two dozen passengers are said to be injured and have been admitted to the hospital. Initial police investigation has revealed how this accident happened and whose fault it was.
Is signal overshoot the cause of the accident?
According to South East Central Railway and preliminary investigation by the police, it has been found that the cause of the accident is said to be crossing the signal (overshoot) of the passenger train. That is, the local train overshot the signal and due to which it collided with the goods train standing in front. Railways said that a team has been formed to investigate the cause of the incident. So that correct and accurate information can be found.
SP Collector Minister and Railway General Manager on the spot
SP and Collector of Bilaspur district are present at the incident site. The railway team and local police are currently engaged in the rescue operation. People trapped in the train are being taken out with the help of gas cutters. Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that many passengers are still stranded in the train. Those who are being taken out. Not only this, as soon as the news of the accident was received, General Manager of South East Central Railway, Tarun Prakash reached the spot.
Railways issued emergency helpline numbers
Let us tell you that South East Central Railway has issued helpline numbers for the convenience of passengers and family members. On which passengers and their family members can call and ask for help. You can also find out the truth of the situation. Apart from this, Railways has provided two emergency helpline numbers. On which immediate help will be available.
- Champa Junction: 808595652
- Raigarh: 975248560
- Pendra Road: 8294730162
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